How To Fix GJ436 - You Can not Delete a CU Type if a Corresponding CS Type Exists.

GJ436 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 436

• Message text: You Can not Delete a CU Type if a Corresponding CS Type Exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ436 - You Can not Delete a CU Type if a Corresponding CS Type Exists. ?

  The SAP error message GJ436, "You cannot delete a CU type if a corresponding CS type exists," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Contract Management or Project System modules. This error indicates that you are trying to delete a Contract Unit (CU) type that is still associated with a corresponding Cost Structure (CS) type. 
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Associations: The primary reason for this error is that there are existing records or associations in the system that link the CU type you are trying to delete with a CS type. This could be due to active contracts, projects, or other related documents that reference the CU type.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that you do not inadvertently delete data that is still in use, which could lead to inconsistencies in reporting and data management.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Associations:
  
  Use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder)